pomelo

/ˈpɑməloʊ/

/pəˈmɛloʊ/

Other forms: pomelos

Definitions of pomelo

1. noun

   southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits
   synonyms: Citrus decumana, Citrus grandis, Citrus maxima, pomelo tree, pummelo, shaddock

   type of:

   citrus, citrus tree

   any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds
2. noun

   large pear-shaped fruit similar to grapefruit but with coarse dry pulp
   synonyms: shaddock

   type of:

   citrous fruit, citrus, citrus fruit

   any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions